Entain H1 NGR Rises 5% to £2.5B as UK and Australia Lead Growth
Online revenue grew 7% while retail rose 1%. Momentum continued into 2026 as strong player engagement ran through the World Cup. In the UK, remote gaming duty nearly doubled from 21% to 40% on April 1, with UK and Ireland online EBITDA down 8% to £148 million, though Entain expects to mitigate about 25% of the extra tax burden in 2026. New Zealand NGR rose 23% and Entain is progressing its phased CEE exit, implying a €2.1 billion valuation, while Brazil remains a weak spot and guidance is maintained.